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MC1R and PTCH gene polymorphism in French patients with basal cell carcinomas.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Jul 2006
Liboutet Muriel, Portela Marc, Delestaing Gisèle, Vilmer Catherine, Dupin Nicolas, Gorin Isabelle, Saiag Philippe, Lebbé Céleste, Kerob Delphine, Dubertret Louis, Grandchamp Bernard, Basset-Seguin Nicole, Soufir Nadem
Abstract excerpt
In this study, we assessed the role of melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) variants and of two patched (PTCH) polymorphisms (c.3944C>T (P1315L), insertion 18 bp IVS1-83) as risk factors for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in the French population. The population investigated comprised 126 BCC patients who were enrolled on the basis of specific criteria (multiple and/or familial BCC and/or onset before the age of 40 years...
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